Accountant

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Job Summary

Responsible for the oversight of the on-site accounting functions including repairs and maintenance, spa, food and beverage, lifestyle activities and HOA This role is directly responsible for supervising the day to day functions of the on-site accounting and maintaining the property Standard Operating Procedures. This would include but not limited to the daily cash monitoring, sales reporting; providing all necessary month end reports to the general ledger team, preparation of key reporting as well as general support and guidance to the on-site team. The Property Controller will play a key role in assisting the General Manager and departmental leadership in achieving department goals by providing analysis including budget to actual variance reporting and key metric comparisons, standard and ad hoc reports as well as financial statement review. This integral role serves as the key liaison between on-site operations and the financial services team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide various reports to the general ledger team to facilitate month end closing process Review Financial statements for accuracy, identify and research variances or unexplained items on the Income Statement and changes on the Balance Sheet and propose adjustments and re-classes as necessary Provide assistance, support and training to on-site team including General Manager and Departmental leadership Maintain reserves schedule and track construction projects; providing necessary support on budget and payouts Respond timely consistent with FirstService Residential values to requests Timely preparation of variance analysis & executive summary report Assist with facilitation of cash management process as needed to ensure sufficient funds are available and to ensure proper allocation of funds Review and approve AVID submissions to ensure proper coding Communicate timely the potential issues that may affect the accuracy of the financial statements. Analysis of labor expense weekly and distribute variance report to department heads. Special Project expense tracking to ensure expenses are within budget Assist with review, interpretation and mapping of the budget as well as enter and submit the budget in the Budget Tool system. Timely follow up and resolve outstanding items and reconciling differences within financial statements. Prepare, file and pay sales and use taxes for property Today this role does not have assigned team members. In the event the role is assigned direct reports, the expectation is that the Controller will supervise the daily functions of the assigned team while maintaining standards of excellence for processes, methods and personnel. Ensure the goals and needs of the department, company and its customers are met. Update and ensure conformance with Standard Operating procedures and policy, ensuring all activities within the team is processed into the system in an accurate and timely manner Periodic surprise audits of all cash banks, registers as determined by Standard Operating Procedures. Prepare key metric comparison reports, assist on special requests and projects, and prepare ad hoc reporting as needed Overseeing and ensuring timely collections of Accounts Receivable. Maintain Fixed Assets listing for tracking and audit purposes.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct. Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines. Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work. Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management. Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience

Bachelors or Associate degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, and minimum five years in food and beverage or hospitality accounting. Minimum 3 years supervising a team. Condo/Home Owner Association and General ledger accounting experience a plus; additional years of experience could offset the need for an accounting degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented and strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills. Must have a strong work ethic and be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Must have strong excel skills along with proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with a POS system required, Jonas a plus. Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and be self-driven Critical thinking, problem solving, judgment and decision-making abilities.

Tools & Equipment Used

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

This position will be a combination of working in an office and physical interaction with the on-site food and beverage team. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit and walk. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Minimal to no travel

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr